Pizza Topped Meatloaf

If you’ve ever stood at the kitchen counter thinking “meatloaf or pizza tonight?", this recipe settles that debate for good. Pizza Topped Meatloaf starts with a hearty base of ground chuck mixed with saltine cracker crumbs, milk, eggs, and Italian seasonings like basil and oregano.

Once the loaf bakes up golden and firm, you layer on tangy pizza sauce, sliced mushrooms, and a generous blanket of bubbly mozzarella cheese. It goes back into the oven just long enough for everything to melt together into one irresistible, gooey-topped creation.

Kids go absolutely wild for this one, and it comes together in about 40 minutes from start to finish. Serve it with a simple side salad or some garlic bread and you’ve got a weeknight dinner that feels like a celebration.

Chef Tips

• Drain the grease from the meatloaf before adding toppings so the sauce and cheese don’t slide off.
• Use a blend of mozzarella and provolone for a more complex, stretchy cheese pull.
• Let the meatloaf rest 5 minutes after the final bake so slices hold together.

Variations

• Swap ground chuck for a mix of beef and mild Italian sausage for extra savory depth.
• Add sliced pepperoni on top with the cheese for a full pepperoni pizza experience.
• Use marinara sauce instead of pizza sauce if that’s what you have on hand.